Grass & Grass-Like Plants
Calamagrostis Karl Foerster
Feather Reed Grass. Garden plant for the flowerbed in moist to wet fertile soil in full sun. A grass that accompanies low growing perennials very well. An attractive upright grass with dark green leaves. Soft feathery green plumes in Summer mature to stiff pale brown spikes lasting to late Autumn. Height 150 cm, spread 70 cm.
Miscanthus sin. ‘Ruby Cute’
A beautiful deciduous grass with slender green leaves with turn to a bright ruby red in Autumn. In late summer a feathery display of silvery flower heads rise well above the foliage, bringing texture and movement to garden borders. This beautiful deciduous grass is equally attractive in containers where it foliage will spill gracefully over the edges. Height 130 cm, spread 60 cm.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘China’
An architectural grass which adds height, structure, and movement to the garden. Narrow and arching, olive-green leaves form a large clump. In late Summer and Autumn silky panicles emerge a brownish-red and age to silvery-pink. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Protect from excessive Winter wet. Good in beds, borders, coastal, city or courtyard gardens. Height 160cm, spread 90 cm.
